Meet India's 'Plastic Man', the Padma Shri scientist turning plastic waste into stronger roads

Dr Rajagopalan Vasudevan, a scientist from Tamil Nadu, developed a method to turn discarded plastic into durable roads.
Known as India's 'Plastic Man', he pioneered using shredded plastic waste in road construction in 2002.
His technique mixes heated plastic-coated stones with bitumen, making roads more water-resistant & reducing potholes.
Awarded the Padma Shri in 2018, his innovation helps reduce plastic waste, road construction costs & maintenance needs.

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